TED: Doesn't everyone deserve a chance at a good life? | Jim Yong Kim

The speaker discusses the rise of global aspirations due to internet access and the challenges of meeting these aspirations. He shares a personal story about his family's journey from Korea to the U.S. and the founding of Partners in Health. The talk highlights global health challenges, the role of the World Bank in economic development, and the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on jobs. The speaker proposes investment in infrastructure and technology to create opportunities and calls for collaboration to ensure equality of opportunity for all.

What is one of the main reasons for the rise in global aspirations according to the speaker?

• Increased travel opportunities

• Access to the internet

• Higher education levels

• Global economic growth

What significant event influenced the speaker's family's decision to move to the United States?

• Political stability in Korea

• A job offer in New York

• The Korean War

• Educational opportunities in Korea

How did the speaker's parents manage to move to New York City?

• They won a lottery

• They received scholarships

• They were sponsored by relatives

• They were offered jobs

What was the primary mission of Partners in Health when it was founded?

• To provide cost-effective healthcare

• To make a preferential option for the poor in health

• To focus on vaccination programs

• To build hospitals in developed countries

What was the reaction of global health experts to treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

• They thought it was unnecessary

• They had no opinion

• They believed it was too expensive and complicated

• They fully supported it

What was the speaker's role at the World Bank?

• Head of Development

• President

• Director of Finance

• Chief Economist

What is the World Bank's goal by 2030?

• To end extreme poverty

• To double global GDP

• To increase global literacy rates

• To reduce global debt

What financial strategy does the World Bank use to attract private investment?

• Direct subsidies

• High-interest loans

• First-loss risk debt instruments

• Tax incentives

What is one of the proposed solutions to job loss due to automation?

• Reducing working hours

• Formalizing community health workers

• Implementing universal basic income

• Increasing taxes on automation

What is a major concern related to childhood stunting?

• It is not a widespread issue

• It impacts future economic competitiveness

• It can be easily resolved with medication

• It affects physical growth only